The Champions Cup uses aggregate scoring, the tiebreaker of the two-game series is road goals, and LAFC won its home game 1-0 last week. If Los Angeles scores one goal in Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami will need to score at least three to advance. Los Angeles advances to the semis with a victory, a tie or even a one-goal loss.

With a spot in the semifinals on the line, Inter Miami might need some Messi magic in Wednesday's do-or-die clash against LAFC.